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Recently I read on Facebook that users of Old Spice deodorant has caused skin rashes in some of its users.
I can relate because I have really sensitive skin. I have to be very careful about the products that I use. A few years ago I started to make some small life style changes. I started eating more healthy and looking to switch to natural products for my skin care.
I tried a similar product to this recipe in July. I bought it at a farmer's market in Flower Mound Texas. The vendor was B2B Naturals and their website is B2BNaturals.com
I have to say this product worked much better than any commercial deodorant. It cut order and perspiration much better. I was really amazed since I did not expect it to work so well.
Similar products are available on Amazon, retaining for $10 to $15. At that price I wanted to try and make my own. If you do get a reaction to this recipe, try cutting the baking soda in half.
Also be careful about the essential oils you use in the recipe and make sure they are essential oils, not synthetic fragrances. I did two batches, one with peppermint and another that had tea tree and lavender.
Always do a skin patch test before you use the oil in any product. I will give you a few versions here including one that has no Shea butter.
Shea Butter Deodorant Recipe
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons Shea butter
2 tablespoons arrowroot (optional) or organic cornstarch
15 drops of essential oil ( lavender and tea tree are good choices or try peppermint or sandalwood) Use more or less to taste.
Use a mason jar or glass bowl for this recipe. I used a pint size jar. Place the coconut oil and Shea butter in the glass jar. Place in a pot of water and heat the water to a low bowl. Once the butters are melted, remove from the heat and add the baking soda and arrowroot.
Add any essential oils and pour into a glass jar for storage. It may take several hours to harden and set. You can speed things up by putting in the refrigerator for a bit.
It does not need to be stored in the refrigerator. The coconut oil melts at 76 F so it will be hard in the winter and very soft in the summer. In the winter, you have to work it a bit in your hands before applying.
One last thing, I also sterilize the jar I use to both make and store the finished product. Immerse the jars in boiling water for a few minutes, remove and let dry.
Here is another recipe
Coconut Oil Deodorant
6 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup arrowroot or organic cornstarch
essential oils optional
Mix baking soda and arrowroot together in a medium bowl
Mash in coconut oil with a fork until well mixed. Add essential oils if using. Store in a small glass jar.
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Chris
Wodke
Founder
& Manager Team CMT
www.run4cmt.com
Chris is
a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the
Boston Marathon. In 2012 she finished 2nd
at Boston in
the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs
exploded.
She has
appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint
Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open
Division Champion.
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She represented TeamUSA at the
Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago in
2015 and will represent the US
at the World championship in Cozumel in 2016.
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She represented Team
In 2014 she represented the U.S.
as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas , Texas
She
travels around the country raising awareness of CMT.
She is
the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a
CMT affected athlete.
Team CMT
is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure
for CMT. We have 207 members in 38 states. We also have members in Australia , England ,Scotland , Canada ,
Vietnam , Turkey , Finland ,
Scotland , France , Poland ,Iran and Sweden . If you wish to join us
visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org
CMT or
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It
affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS). It is a disease of the
nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of
normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.
Symptoms
include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor
balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual
dexterity.
Structural
foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.
Poor
tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold
hands and feet.
Additional
symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing
loss.
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